Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Katie M

We are pleased to dedicate today's post to the 6th Annual Clothing Exchange at St. Paul's Preschool. The event will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 12th and 13th from 9am to 2pm in the Colhoun Room at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 520 Summit Street in Winston-Salem.

This annual consignment sale offers high quality children's clothing from infant to preteen sizes, shoes, equipment, toys, books and maternity wear. The sale is well-organized and very easy to shop. All clothing is in good condition and the sale includes many top name brands. There are also many brand new items and toys in top condition. Most items are half-price on Saturday. The sale features plenty of parking, wide stroller-friendly aisles, and even snacks for shoppers and children (the past two years have included Chick-fil-A chicken minis and coupons!). Shopping baskets are also provided.

The Clothing Exchange also features $1 raffle tickets for items from great local retailers, including two $125 gas cards from Wilco Hess! The raffle also includes items from Starbucks Coffee, Diamondback Grill, Nitsa's Apparel, McCall's, All Through the House, Krispy Kreme Donuts, Foothills Brewery, Lowes Foods, BenPhil's, Gazoodles, Invitations Only, Blue Ridge Ice Cream, Cash Lovell Stables, Twin City Diner, Sociale Gourmet, House of Plants, and Chick-fil-A among others.

This is a fun, friendly and exciting shopping experience full of great quality clothing and gear at bargain prices. There is no waiting in long lines, and it has plenty of volunteers working the sale to help. For questions or directions, please call the preschool office at (336) 723-4395 or visit its web site.

Don't forget to visit Triad Smarty Pants' past post on consignment sales. There are a TON of sales happening around the Triad, and our blog helps keep you in the know. And to get the full scoop on weekend family-friendly events, keep reading!

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing!
Thurs, March 11 and Fri, March 12 at 7 pm
The Enrichment Center, 1006 S. Marshall St., W-S
Children's Theatre of Winston-Salem Youth 'Playhouse' presents TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING! Adapted by Bruce Mason, Judy Blume's classic story of fourth-grader Peter Warren Hatcher and his annoying brother Farley "Fudge" Drexel, comes to life!Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, call 725-4531.

Trinity Preschool Children's and Maternity Spring Consignment Sale
Friday, March 12 from 9 am to 7 pm; Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm (half-off sale)
Trinity Preschool, 5200 W. Friendly Ave, GSO
$3/hour shoppers onsite childcare provided by Drop 'n Play

Seussical the Musical
Friday, March 12 at 7 pm; Saturday at 2 and 7 pm; Sunday at 2 pm
Edward C Smith Civic Center, Lexington, NC (217 S. Main St).
Tickets only $8 (pre-sale) by calling 249-7875 or visiting web link above. Tickets are $10 at the door with one can of food for donations.

V-FIT: Brenner FIT and Victory Junction
March 12 – 14
Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman
The Brenner FIT Program has entered into a unique partnership with Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, NC- a camp that provides a fun learning environment for chronically-ill children. Brenner FIT will have their second V-FIT (Victory Junction-Brenner FIT) weekend, March 12-14, 2010 and is looking for campers in Forsyth and the surrounding counties (Davie, Davidson, Guilford, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin, Randolph) and Burke County to join the fun. To participate, children must be between 8 and 13 years old and obese, and have their family willing to participate. This program kicks-off with a fun-filled weekend at the Victory Junction Gang Camp, followed by 9 months of personalized treatment with a Brenner FIT Family Coach, which includes in-home visits, monthly group meetings, individualized goal setting, and reminder phone calls and emails. For more information, call Brenner FIT at 713-BFIT (2348), or 409-8171, or email Megan Irby at mirby@wfubmc.edu.

Smarty Mom and Author Rachel Keener
Friday, March 12 at 7 pm
Barnes & Noble, 1925 Hampton Inn Court, W-S
Smarty mom, Rachel Keener, will read from her new book, The Memory Thief. Keener's second novel (after The Killing Tree) is the story of Hannah, raised by "holy rollers," and the illegitimate daughter she is forced to abandon.

New Philadelphia Moravian Preschool Consignment Sale
Friday, March 12th from 9:00 AM-7:00 PM; Saturday, March 13th from 9:00 AM-12 Noon
New Philadelphia Moravian Preschool, 4440 Country Club Road, W-S

Robin Hood presented by Greensboro Children's Theatre
Friday, March 12 at 7:30pm
Odell Auditorium, Greensboro College, 815 W Market St, GSO
Join Robin's merry band as the Greensboro Children's Theatre presents the swashbuckling tale, Robin Hood. Filled with adventure, romance, and a few unexpected comic twists, the show is perfect for all ages.

Parents’ Night Out
Saturday, March 13 from 5 – 9 pm
Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem
Back by popular demand is our Parent's Night Out program! We take the kids, you take yourselves out! Your children will enjoy a pizza dinner to kick off the night and a snack later in the evening, playtime in the museum, games and activities, story time, and arts n crafts. Limited space, ages: 3 and older. Register at 723-9111ext. 211 or email. $30/child, $10/siblings.

Second Saturday Science
Saturday, March 13 from 12 – 2 pm
SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Rd, W-S
Learn all about animal tracks. What would a rabbit’s prints look like in sand or snow? Experiment with our collection of rubber tracks in a variety of materials. Make track rubbings to take home. Free with paid museum admission.

Brain Minders Puppet Show
Saturday, March 13 at 10:30am
Greensboro Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO
Come meet Brain Minder Buddies, Gerald Giraffe, Penny Panda, and Martin Monkey as they explore how to “Play Safe and Play Smart”! Created by the Pilot International Club, this interactive puppet show will show you how to protect your brain!

Allen Rossum's Mobile Health 4 Kids Day
Saturday, March 13 at 10 am
Gateway YWCA, 1300 S. Main Street, W-S
Retired NFL player Allen Rossum will actively engage local youth in a fun filled event that will include: an Instant Recess activity led by him. Preparing healthy snacks with Chef Allen, performances by local youth groups and exhibits by local organizations. FREE

Spring Open House at Re-tale
Sunday, March 14 from 1 - 8 pm
Re-tale, 922 Burke Street, W-S
Come check out this new super cute, super hip shop in the West End of Winston-Salem, and enjoy refreshing treats while shopping its color-infused spring inventory. Cheerful apparel, home goods, accessories and furniture. All at really low prices. Re-tale: Where every item has a story.

Creative Learning Center’s Art Show & Silent Auction
Sunday, March 14 from 3 – 5:30 pm
Eisenberg Hall on the campus of UNCSA (Commons Building)
Original art, music, silent auction, cake walk. Fun for children of all ages. To see list of auction items and donors, please visit this link.

Thanks for your fabulous weekend event submissions, Smarties! Keep 'em coming. And feel free to add an event below in our comments section. If you are unsure how to leave a comment below, click here to find out the simple steps!

And don't forget to register for our incredible March camp give-aways! Win one free camp slot at Salem Sports Camp for Kids in Winston-Salem, or at Eastern Music Festival's Explorer's Camp in Greensboro! The last day to register is this Friday!!

Posted by Triad Smarty Pants at 5:00 AM